Nicki Minaj faced backlash from Nigerians after reposting a statement from Donald Trump about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The statement, which labeled Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" over religious freedom violations, sparked debate on social media.
Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria... Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.
Minaj added her own thoughts, writing:
Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.
Nicki Minaj's repost ignited a digital storm across Nigerian social media, with many criticizing her for supporting Trump's remarks.
Author's summary: Nicki Minaj sparks debate after supporting Trump's Nigeria remarks.